Introduction to COBIT Presentation for the ISACA Kansas City Chapter ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 10/12/2008 1
Agenda Introduction IT Challenges Governance Overview The COBIT Framework COBIT Mappings to Various Frameworks Closing 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 2
Introduction IT Challenges Governance Overview The COBIT Framework COBIT Mappings to Various Frameworks Closing 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 3
Introduction Purpose of Presentation This presentation was developed for the ISACA Kansas City chapter for educational and discussion purposes only. It is our intent today to: Provide a high level overview of the COBIT framework for the ISACA Kansas City chapter Provide an overview of basic principles of governance that support the framework Describe the high level Val IT framework Illustrate how COBIT maps to other popular frameworks 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 4
Introduction Today’s Speakers Mark Thomas David Upsdell With over 18 years of professional experience, David Upsdell ’ s career in the IT Services Mark ’ s background spans leadership roles industry is rich and varied. He has developed from IT Director to Management and IT application software, managed the IS function Consulting. Mark has led large teams in at various companies, consulted in information outsourced IT arrangements, conducted PMO, systems to client companies and managed a Service Management and governance activities portfolio of IT projects. for major project teams, managed enterprise applications implementations, and His industry experience includes high implemented governance processes across technology, dotcom startups, publishing, multiple industries. telecommunications and financial services. In the past year, David designed and implemented Mark has a wide array of industry experience an Information Security Program for a financial with ‘ Big Five ’ type consulting in the health services company in metropolitan Kansas City. care, manufacturing and distribution, services, high technology, and government verticals. As David earned his BS in Information Systems and the president of Escoute Consulting, Mark has post ‐ graduate Diploma in Business and has forged a reputable competency as a since been certified CGEIT, CISM and PMP. He consultative trainer and speaker in the has traveled to 49 of the 50 states of the USA, governance space including ITIL and COBIT. Europe, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Asia – and has actually lived in several of them. 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 5
Introduction IT Challenges Governance Overview The COBIT Framework COBIT Mappings to Various Frameworks Closing ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation
IT Challenges Classic IT Challenges Keeping IT Running 1. Costs 2. Value 3. Mastering Complexity 4. Aligning IT with Business 5. Regulatory Compliance 6. Security 7. Staffing (HR, Skills, Retention) 8. Resources 9. From itgi.org 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 7
IT Challenges 1. Keeping IT Running Risks: Mission critical processes can be adversely impacted Productivity loss Lost business, customers, revenue, profits Reputational risk Control Objective: Assure Continuity and Quality of IT services From itgi.org 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 8
IT Challenges 2. Costs Risks: Excessive spend on IT Gartner Group estimates that organizations waste US $600 billion a year on ill ‐ conceived IT projects—and that includes only "sunk" cost, not unrealized value. Gartner, “The Elusive Business Value of IT,” August 2002 Lack of understanding of IT costs Increasing complexity of IT assets/services Mismatch of IT spending by IT Dept & Business units Resource skills lacking or non ‐ aligned Control Objective: Manage costs and vendors as carefully as possible From itgi.org 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 9
IT Challenges 3. Value Risks: Cost of IT investments outweigh the benefits Expected outcomes of IT investments Users expectations not met Impaired business performance Control Objective: Identify “right” IT investments, execute with excellence From itgi.org 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 10
IT Challenges 4. Mastering Complexity Risks: Not maintaining technical competencies Integration of new systems/business units Lack of standardization Not adaptable to change Not taking advantage of technology improvements Not managing vendors & service providers Control Objective: Organize & manage IT to be adaptable & flexible From itgi.org 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 11
IT Challenges 5. Aligning IT With Business Risks: Poorly defined business requirements and/or business drivers Prioritization mismatch between IT & business Increasing complexity – beyond ability to manage Lack of Business Unit sponsorship Communication gaps between business & IT Control Objective: Ensure IT links with the business to deliver value From itgi.org 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 12
IT Challenges 6. Regulatory Compliance Risks: Ability to do business – at all! Cease & desist! Penalty Costs Reputational risk Control Objective: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and contracts From itgi.org 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 13
IT Challenges 7. Security Risks: Exposure/corruption of information Take down systems and applications Loss of IP and business intelligence Abuse/misuse of information Ability to do business Control Objective: Ensure IT security is sufficient to reduce risk to an acceptable level From itgi.org 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 14
IT Challenges 8. Staffing Risks: Insufficient coverage can expose the business to poor performance in all other areas Not adaptable to change Attracting, retaining and maintaining required skills Skills not adequate to grow new business demands Ability to do business Control Objective: Ensure IT staffing is skilled and adequate in cover From itgi.org 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 15
IT Challenges 9. Resources Risks: Adverse performance in all previous challenges Ability to do business Objective: Ensure IT resources are sufficient From itgi.org 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 16
IT Challenges Best Practices for IS Key component processes performed by all IS organizations (Dr Colin Boswell, DECUS conference 1993) From Dr. Colin Boswell 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 17
IT Challenges Provision of User Services Service Level monitoring User satisfaction surveys Training Documentation Help Desk From Dr. Colin Boswell 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 18
IT Challenges Strategy and Planning Management commitment IS Strategic Plan Audit and review International standards Reporting procedures From Dr. Colin Boswell 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 19
IT Challenges Service Level Management Service level agreements Agreeing service levels Performance monitoring and reporting External service providers From Dr. Colin Boswell 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 20
IT Challenges Service Availability and Security Computer operations Network operations Capacity planning and management Software availability Hardware availability and maintenance Environmental services Risk management and disaster recovery planning Security From Dr. Colin Boswell 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 21
IT Challenges Cost Management The cost of service provision Cost reporting Cost justification Procurement Third party service providers From Dr. Colin Boswell 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 22
IT Challenges Human Resources Human resources issues Contract vs. permanent staff From Dr. Colin Boswell 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 23
IT Challenges Systems Development and Acquisitions The project approach to systems development or acquisitions Systems development System acquisition User control Audit requirements and security Cost justification Quality and standards User developed PC systems From Dr. Colin Boswell 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 24
IT Challenges Testing and Implementation Testing Implementation Documentation Training User acceptance and sign off Post implementation review From Dr. Colin Boswell 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 25
IT Challenges Project Management Project ownership Project scope Project planning Project monitoring, control and reporting User involvement From Dr. Colin Boswell 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 26
IT Challenges Problem Management Problem management procedures Help Desk From Dr. Colin Boswell 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 27
IT Challenges Change Management Co ‐ ordination Priority and urgency Span of authority From Dr. Colin Boswell 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 28
Introduction IT Challenges Governance Overview The COBIT Framework COBIT Mappings to Various Frameworks Closing 10/12/2008 ISACA Kansas City Chapter Presentation 29
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